Special Deaf Dog Who Arrived at Idaho Shelter As a Stray is Ready to Meet His Forever Person
Every shelter dog is special in their own unique way, and it's always heartwarming to see a dog thriving after rescue. Whether they're decompressing in the shelter or learning how to be a dog from a foster family, watching a pup become their best selves makes rescue worthwhile. Sometimes, though, a shelter dog with special needs has to learn to do things their own way. This can make their rescue look a bit different but, in my opinion, even more memorable.
Just ask the staff and volunteers at the Idaho Humane Society, who recently took in a deaf dog named Blitz. He was found as a stray and quickly became a 'staff favorite,' but the brave and beautiful boy is still looking for his forever home. He's just as sweet as he is smart, and the shelter let him show off all his special skills in a January 5 video.
Aww--Blitz is such a special boy! Not only is he one handsome Australian Cattle dog, but he's also got his training down to a T. Clearly, he's been working hard at mastering hand signals, and his motivation for dog treats while training sure helps, too.
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Best of all, Blitz is simply a friendly dog! The folks at @idahohumanesociety describe him as 'sweet' and 'chill,' but he's got a playful side, too. This shelter dog is a pro at playing fetch and tug-of-war, but something tells me he'll be happy to do almost anything with his forever person.
Deaf Dogs Live Healthy, Happy Lives
Whether a dog has been deaf since birth or loses their hearing later in life, deafness rarely stops a dog from becoming their best self. It may take some adjustments if a dog loses their hearing, but Blitz has shown that a few changes can go a long way. Using treats and hand signals, this deaf dog is mastering obedience training just like any other dog! His friends at the shelter say he's already used to walking on a leash, but he'll need time to adjust to his forever home just like any other rescue dog.
While life with a deaf dog looks slightly different--playing off-leash in an unfenced area is not an option when a dog can't hear cars--it will be just as happy and fulfilling as you make it. Potential adopters shouldn't be afraid to consider adopting a dog who can't hear, because they're just as loving and loyal as any other!
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